May 2007: TavelLady Magazine
Enjoy the Freedom of Going Mat-Less!
Yoga Paws , the Yoga mat you wear helps you enjoy the benefits of the yoga lifestyle anywhere, anytime.
Reviewed by Madelyn Miller, the Travel Lady
Holding your downward facing dog or triangle pose has just gotten easier. The introduction of a simple yet innovative new prop means that yoga fans can easily practice their routines whenever and wherever they want – without a mat.
Instead of lugging around a bulky, cumbersom yoga mat, you can simply toss YogaPaws into your purse, pocket or travel bag for a convient and effect fitness tool that goes wherever you go. Simply slip on the comfortable, lightweight YogaPaws mits slip on your hands and feet and you are ready to practice yoga anywhere. They can be used on most any non-abrasive surface such as hardwood floors, or with a towel when traveling. To clean simply wash with a mild soap and air dry.
Now I have no Excuses
It is so easy to travel with YogaPaws. It doesn't matter if the hotel you are visiting (or family or friends) have a gym. You don't need to worry about a schedule or take any special yoga clothes. You can use the YogaPaws in your room. Or if you are visiting a place with a gorgous countryside, you can use them outside. You can even do yoga in Central Park or on your lunch hour -- Just pack the yoga paws into your purse.
Yoga Paws are small mitts that fit snugly over the palms of your hands and the balls of your feet. They are made from a unique non-slip material similar to that of a traditional yoga mat, with perforated holes for ventilation. The top id made of breathable stretch polyester, secured with a velcro closure. The are very comfortable to wear and are effective for the range of beginners to advanced yoga poses. Yoga Paws have been feature in Marie Clair, Self, Prevention, Fitness, Health, New York Times, Business Week and Lifetime Television to name a few.
YogaPaws are ideal for anyone who enjoys practicing yoga, pilates or any other related fitness routines that involve the use of a mat, particularly:
Frequent Travelers
Professionals who exercise at the office during their lunch breaks
Anyone with a busy, on-the-go lifestyle that needs to be prepared to exercise whenever and wherever they can squeeze in the time.
Perfect to use at home. Tuck them away in the drawer and practice in any room of the house
With a traditional yoga mat or new cloth mats, for extra stability.
"I am very excited about YogaPaws" said Paula Brill, a luxury travel consultant. "Because I travel frequently. I have found them to be the perfect fit in my suitcase. Now I can practice yoga safely in my hotel room. I simply spread out a clean hotel towel on the floor, and the Paws keep m as safe as if I were using a mat."
"I use YogaPaws when I do yoga in places that I don't want to take my mat, like the beach." said Mary LouDoner of Seaside Park, NJ. "They really help stabilize my hands"